04/10/25 @ Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Martin Luther/Truman | 4-3 |
04/08/25 vs Martin County West | 12-1 |
04/04/25 vs Madelia | 6-3 |
03/27/25 @ Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton | 5-3 |
It may have taken ten innings to finish the job, but Cleveland ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They skirted past the Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Martin Luther/Truman Jaguars 4-3. The Clippers' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Brennan Kortuem made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Kortuem was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kyle Connor, who scored a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Cleveland's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Martin Luther/Truman, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cleveland will face off against United South Central at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Martin Luther/Truman, they will venture away from home to challenge New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Jaguars are facing the Panthers at the right time seeing as the Panthers are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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